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Krakow weather in December

Krakow in December averages 0°C (31°F), 35 mm of rain and 2.2 hours of sun a day.

Of the twelve months in Krakow, December is the second coldest, the second driest and the dullest.

Krakow
Average temp
0°C (31°F)

-3–3°C · 26–37°F

Rainfall
35 mm

Not much rain

Sunshine
2.2 h

hours per day

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What is Krakow like in December?

Daytime

Days are cool.

Rain

Rain is usually light.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What should I pack for Krakow in December?

  • A warm mid-layer

    Nights drop to around -3°C (26°F).

December compared with November and January

December in Krakow is 4.5°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 4°C (39°F).

December in Krakow is 1.2°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -2°C (29°F).

Daylight in Krakow in December

On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 6 minutes in Krakow, rising about 07:32 and setting about 15:38 local time.

December ends 14 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.

No month in Krakow has less daylight than December.

Where to stay in Krakow

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Krakow weather by month

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 2 Sept 2026358 places covered

How December compares with the rest of the year

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Krakow weather by month: average temperature, rainfall, sunshine for each month, from 1991–2020 climate normals
MonthAverageRainfall
January-2°C / 29°F38 mm
February0°C / 32°F31 mm
March4°C / 39°F38 mm
April9°C / 49°F47 mm
May14°C / 58°F79 mm
June18°C / 64°F77 mm
July20°C / 67°F100 mm
August19°C / 67°F75 mm
September14°C / 58°F67 mm
October9°C / 49°F51 mm
November4°C / 39°F41 mm
December0°C / 31°F35 mm

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FAQs about Krakow in December

December climate averages for Krakow, 1991–2020.

Krakow averages 0°C (31°F) in December, ranging from about -3°C (26°F) at night to 3°C (37°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.

Barely. December sees only about 35 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.

Yes. December averages 0°C (31°F) against -2°C (29°F) in January — 1.2°C warmer.

December is 4.5°C cooler than November, and about as wet.

It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.

About 2.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.

This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.

About 8 hours 6 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Krakow.

On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:32 and sunset about 15:38 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 14 minutes shorter than it starts.